Educational Toys For Child Development And Learning
A guide on selecting toys from a child’s view, noting that toys should aid development. It highlights items like the coaster cart Erector and blocks, and urges using educational games and materials from publishers such as Mary Read Mother Craft Manual and Froebel works. It also lists helpful circulars and publishers for educational play resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Read
Little
Boston
Mass
Bureau of Education Experiments
W. 8Th St
New York City
Republic of Childhood
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Nora A. Smith
Froebel
Houghton, Millin & Co
Government Mints Melt 68 Million Silver Dollars in 1918
The United States melted 68 million silver dollars into bullion during 1918 at government mints. The refined metal was allocated to aid foreign governments allied against U S foes in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Strength of egg shells tested at high pressure
Eight ordinary eggs withstood 400 to 675 pounds of pressure each in a uniform surface test. The pressure was evenly distributed over the eggs' surfaces, illustrating shell strength.
The Pope’s Silver Chair Costs a Hundred Thousand
One of the world’s most extravagant chairs belongs to the Pope. Made of solid silver it carries a price tag of about $100,000.
Promoter and Friend Debate Risk of Strike
In a terse exchange, an Ohio University promoter questions the consequences of a strike while a friend warns the promoter would be astonished by the outcome. The dialogue hints at labor or protest sentiment surrounding campus events.
Spring Showing of New Coats Promises Fashion Splendor
The article announces a large spring coat display featuring new season selections. Manufacturers contribute fabrics and designers showcase ingenuity with skilled tailoring. Coats are presented for immediate sale with extraordinary values and evident quality in every thread.
Spring Fashions Display Clever New Frocks
In earnest preparations for spring, a broad display features smart frocks in taffetas foulards crepe de chine and georgette combos. Necklines vary with and without collars, some with cuffs and plaited ruffles. Prices range from 18 75 to 69 50.
Smart Coats For All Occasions In Various Styles
Short length Coats ideal for sports wear and informal daily use. The English Coat features a belt and large patch pockets with a flattering flare. Conservatively styled three-quarter and full length Wrappy Coats offer formal wear, in Serge Tricotine Polo Cloth Camel Hair Velour and mixed shades.
Andrew Carnegie’s Death and Enduring Philanthropy
Reports note Andrew Carnegie died in August 1919 after a lifetime of wealth. He had already distributed over 350 million dollars and left a small portion for the will. Beneficiaries included former President Taft and widow Mrs. Cleveland among others with substantial annuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Wm. H. Taft
Grover Cleveland
Preston
Theo. Roosevelt
Lloyd George
Tallest Humans in History A Glance Through Legends
The article lists extraordinary heights from history and fiction. Frederick the Great's army included an eight foot three inch Scotchman and Charles Byrne who died in 1783 stood eight foot four with a preserved skeleton in London. Maximus of Rome is said eight foot six. In America Captain Martin Van Buren Bates from Kentucky reached seven foot eleven and weighed 496 pounds with a 26 collar and No. 15 shoe. his wife shared his height but weighed 96 pounds less, needing sixty five yards of fabric for her wedding dress.
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Frederick the Great
Charles Byrne
Royal College of Surgeons
London
Maximus
Rome
America
Martin van Buren Bates
Kentucky
Harvest Moon Definition and Seasonal Timing
The Harvest Moon is the full moon nearest the Autumnal Equinox around September 23. It rises soon after sunset, aiding evening harvest work. Historically September’s Moon was called the Harvest Moon, suggesting later harvests in the past.
Astounding Fact About Liberty Loans and U S Gold
The piece notes that U S coinage from 1793 to 1915 totals four and a half billion dollars and that gold ore produced since 1792 amounts to about half of the latest Victory Bond issue, illustrating the scale of the five billion dollar Liberty Loans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U. S
Canal cut distance from New York to San Francisco
Before the canal the water route from New York to San Francisco surpassed 13 000 miles. Through the canal in Central America the distance is now a little over 5000 miles. The change saves 4000 to 6000 miles for travelers from the west coast of South America including Colombia Ecuador Peru and Chile to New York and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
Central America
South America
Colombia
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Europe
Cullinan Diamond A One Pound Eight Ounce Gem
The Cullinan diamond weighed 1 pound 8 ounces and measured four inches long by two inches square. It gained fame as the largest known diamond and was cut into several jewels.
Bamboo growth record noted in plant history
The bamboo is cited as the fastest growing plant with claims it can reach two feet in a single day. This remarkable growth rate highlights bamboo as a standout example of rapid vegetative expansion in the plant world.
Rapid Trans Atlantic Signal Time Cables Span
A signal traverses the 2,700 mile Atlantic cable in three-tenths of a second. The note highlights the speed of trans ocean communication and the distance covered by the cable.
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Hershey PE Press
Hershey Department Store
By Maude Burnham
Pring
Hershey Department Stor
LS. Fashion
Wearhursday
Bry Day
Hershey, PA
Panama Canal
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